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Newton Free Library Events - May 29 - June4, 2023

Schools and Libraries

May 29, 2023

From: Newton Free Library

Library Events
May 29 - June 4, 2023
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Featured Event!!

The Wisdom of Morrie

Tuesday, May 30 at 7pm

Meet Rob, son of former Newton resident, Morrie Schwartz, the beloved subject of the classic, multimillion-copy number one bestseller Tuesdays with Morrie. Rob will talk about his father's  posthumously published book that speaks poignantly about the gift of aging. Book sale follows with books provided by Newtonville Books.

Location: Druker Auditorium
In person event, please register

Stanton the Musical Savant Performs on Piano

Thursday, June 1 at 2pm

Join Santon, an award-winning musician who is blind and autistic, for a concert that will include classical waltzes and more. Sponsored by the Newton Senior Center.

Location: Druker Auditorium
In person event, no registration required

Beginner Google Docs: Formatting & Styling

Wednesday, May 31 at 7pm

Learn the basics of how to format and style text in Google Docs in this beginner’s level class that is designed for people who already have a Google account.

Location: Virtual
Registration required

iPhone Settings 101

Tuesday, May 30 at 11am

This program is for beginners who would like some help navigating their iPhone settings.

Location: Virtual
Registration required

Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga

Thursday, June 1 at 7:15pm

Experience ancient practices of breathing and meditation in an informal virtual setting.

Location: Virtual
Registration required

SCORE Small Business Counseling

Thursday, June 1 at 9am

SCORE volunteers provide area small business owners with free, one-hour counseling and advice sessions.

Location: Room A
Registration required

Coming Up

Cooking with Chef Bill
Wednesday, June 7 at 7pm

Art Reception for Sacred  Secular Spaces by Rani Sarin

Wednesday, June 7 at 7pm  

Learn How to Use Libby, hoopla & Kanopy

Friday, June 9 at 11am

50+ Job Seekers Group Morning Session: Meet Hiring Employers

Wednesday, June 7 at 9:30am

50+ Morning Job Seekers Group

Art shows on view June 2 - 29

Sacred  Secular Spaces by Rani Sarin,

Rani Sarin's work is her connection to the dynamic flow of energy and life. It bridges her understanding of the space between the seen world and the felt world.

Her art explores the underlying harmony in a seemingly disparate world; rooted in India but thriving and growing in the foreign but familiar world beyond.

Of late, she has been working with mixed media-using her prints, paper and fabric. She is in thrall to nature. Playing on the title, Sacred Secular Spaces, the works reflect spaces (physical and on paper) that we inhabit and those that bring us peace, joy, comfort, harmony and enjoyment that become our sacred spaces.

Contact Rani at: [email protected]  or 617-817-3273

Close to Home – Paintings of Familiar Places by Martha C. Doolin

Martha Doolin’s paintings are done primarily in oil "en plein air”, captured quickly outdoors and often completed in her studio. She works directly from life with an eye toward observing and expressing the evanescent effects of light and atmosphere. Although she styles her work after the Boston School painters and their deep foundation in impressionism, she frequently refers back to the Dutch Masters and particularly appreciates their way of presenting a story within a painting.

Martha is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in Illustration. She has received prizes from the Guild of Boston Artists, the Weston Arts and Crafts Association and the Newton Art Association. She is a juried member of the Rockport Art Association.

Contact Martha: [email protected]  or 857-231-6463